A Chicago Rental Brims with Vintage Charm and an “Excessive Amount” of StorageTours
Lexy instantly fell in love with this rental’s vintage charm.” When I first toured this apartment, the sun was streaming through all the windows, reflecting off the mirror doors in my living room.”
Mar 24, 2025
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We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at CozeyDecorating
Modular, durable, and perfect for lounging.
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We Tested (and Rated!) Every Sofa at ArhausDecorating
Including the most stylish reclining sofa we’ve ever seen.
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I Stopped Letting Old Magazines Collect Dust — My Low-Stakes Hobby Brought Them to Life AgainLife
A few years ago, I noticed my downtime had devolved into hours of doomscrolling on the sofa. Like many other people, I was caught in a loop of passive consumption that left me feeling hollow. Constant screen time, I realized, was flattening my creative drive. Feeling stripped of all inspiration, I decided to spend a Saturday afternoon entirely offline. As I brainstormed ways to pass the time, I thought back to one of my favorite childhood pastimes: the art of collage.
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The Best Comforters for People Who Just Can’t with Duvet CoversDecorating
I spent multiple nights testing six different comforters.
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I Put 4 Spice Racks on My Fridge, and It’s the Best Small-Kitchen Storage HackOrganizing
In my teeny New York City apartment, figuring out how to extract every square inch of space sometimes feels like performing a magic trick. I adore cooking and baking, but making space for all of the ingredients and gadgets can be quite the feat. Through trial and error, I’ve found that using vertical space helps enormously, as it clears the counters and takes advantage of otherwise wasted square footage.
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This “Unusable” Backyard Makeover Was “Like Gaining a New Room”Home Projects
Sometimes, outdoor space ends up being wasted space for much longer than planned. After years of a mostly unusable backyard, Jen Rothbury of @cracktheshutters wanted to create an outdoor space that her family could enjoy year-round.For her, that meant getting rid of an old trampoline and getting a hot tub instead. “The hot tub means that we can make the most of our garden even when it’s cold,” Jen says.
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9 of Our Favorite Standing Desks You Can Buy NowDecorating
Amp up your productivity levels.
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Their Dining Room Furniture Looked Dated Until 1 DIY Changed the Whole RoomHome Projects
If you ever have the lingering feeling that your space looks good, but not great, turn your attention to the walls. Often, they just need a bit more oomph.Giving the walls a dose of texture with moulding or coating them with rich, moody paint color is a surefire way to make an entire space look more sophisticated and meant-to-be.This dining room is a great example.
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17 Comfortable Office Chairs That Are Perfect for Your Work-from-Home SetupDecorating
They'll help you work smarter — and cozier.
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This Home Is a Modern-Folklore Mash-Up of Paint and 30 Years of Collecting Tours
In this 800-square-foot historic apartment, saturated paint, vintage finds, contemporary touches, and three decades of art collecting come together in a space that feels collected, cozy, and completely personal.
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